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Thomas
Rushton
Civilian POW (RVN)

Thomas Rushton was an employee of Pacific Architects & Engineers, a Government contractor working in Hue when he was taken prisoner on February 1, 1968 during the Tet Offensive. He was held until his release on March 27, 1973.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 1, 1968 – March 27, 1973

    Thomas Rushton, a United States Civilian, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 1, 1968 until his release on March 27, 1973.
    (NOTE: As a civilian he is NOT authorized the POW Medal, but is listed by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office as a Vietnam War POW.)